Psychiatric/DD Nurse

State of Ohio • Mount Vernon, OH

7d • $36 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric/DD Nurse assesses and evaluates nursing and medical needs of institutionalized patients, initiates and directs nursing care plans, and observes, evaluates, and records patient behavior, condition, and responses to medications, treatments, and therapeutic activities. The nurse coordinates clinical and medical appointments and provides professional nursing care, including administering physician-ordered medications and treatments, assisting with physical examinations, and taking and recording vital signs. The role may also include assisting patients with feeding and grooming, providing patient and family education, and responding to emergencies.

On an assigned shift, the nurse directs and evaluates psychiatric and nursing care delivered by lower-level professional and nonprofessional staff, including LPNs, hospital aides, and therapeutic program workers. Responsibilities include monitoring LPN medication administration, documentation, patient care, and operation of medical equipment, and assisting with orientation and training of new nursing staff.

The nurse prepares and reviews records and reports, including incident, restraint/seclusion, nursing care plan, shift, transfer, admission, and discharge documentation; updates nursing care plans; transcribes or verifies physician orders; writes and reviews treatment plans; and prepares nursing summaries. The nurse serves as an interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings, and conferences, and attends, conducts, and participates in in-service training programs.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position at Mt. Vernon Developmental Center in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Work hours are varied. Compensation is listed as $36.01–$50.37 per hour. The posting also describes a $36.01 hourly starting rate, an increase to $37.75 after 180 days, shift differentials and supplements for assigned second and third shifts, annual increases, and a longevity supplement after five years of service.

Requirements

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code.
• Knowledge of professional nursing procedures.
• Knowledge of psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing.
• Knowledge of employee training and development.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures related to nursing.
• Knowledge of public relations and counseling.
• Skill in operating medical equipment.
• Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables.
• Ability to write meaningful, concise, and accurate reports.
• Ability to demonstrate physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the nursing and medical needs of institutionalized patients.
• Initiate and direct implementation of nursing care plans.
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and responses to medication, treatments, and therapeutic activities.
• Coordinate clinical and medical appointments.
• Provide professional nursing care, including administering physician-ordered medications and treatments, assisting with physical examinations, and taking and recording vital signs.
• Assist patients with feeding and grooming when needed.
• Provide patient and family teaching and respond to emergencies.
• Direct and evaluate psychiatric and nursing care delivered by lower-level professional and nonprofessional staff on the assigned shift.
• Monitor LPN medication administration, documentation, patient care, and operation of medical equipment.
• Assist with orienting and training new nursing staff.
• Prepare and review records and reports, including incident, restraint/seclusion, nursing care plan, shift, transfer, admission, and discharge documentation.
• Update nursing care plans, transcribe or verify physician orders, write and review treatment plans, and write nursing summaries.
• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member and attend seminars, meetings, and conferences.
• Attend, conduct, and participate in in-service training sessions and programs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed